<![CDATA[Free Range Buffalo]]>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:53:12 +0000Captivate.fmbwtalsma@hotmail.com (Bryce Talsma)https://artwork.captivate.fm/f86f93f4-6bb3-49fa-a043-ee35ab1f7fc6/engraving-antique-illustration-of-bison-head-vector-id621126016-2.jpgFree Range BuffaloBryce Talsmabwtalsma@hotmail.comBryce TalsmaThe Free Range Buffalo is an examination and defence of all things Western Civilization from a Western Canadian perspective. Topics Free Range from Economics, Democracy, Individual Freedom, Canadian Politics, Alberta Politics, Pop Culture, and how to find our best destiny.https://freerangebuffalo.ca/noserialActive MeasuresActive MeasuresThe FRB takes a look at Juri (Yuri) Bezmenov and the KGBs use of Active Measures to destabilize the West, including the U.S. using elaborate psychological warfare to 1. Demoralize 2. Destabilize 3. Crisis 4. Normalization to introduce Lenin/Marxism. What if that process is underway under new management? The FRB takes a look at Juri (Yuri) Bezmenov and the KGBs use of Active Measures to destabilize the West, including the U.S. using elaborate psychological warfare to 1. Demoralize 2. Destabilize 3. Crisis 4. Normalization to introduce Lenin/Marxism. What if that process is underway under new management?

]]>9938407f-a784-4195-b391-6a33eafbc701Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -070030:23nofull21The FRB takes a look at Juri (Yuri) Bezmenov and the KGBs use of Active Measures to destabilize the West, including the U.S. using elaborate psychological warfare to 1. Demoralize 2. Destabilize 3. Crisis 4. Normalization to introduce Lenin/Marxism. What if that process is underway under new management?Bryce TalsmaPop Politics #4- Lose Yourself to Find YourselfPop Politics #4- Lose Yourself to Find YourselfBryce and Michael breakdown Eminem's hit "Lose Yourself" as a launchpad into a discussion about claiming your best destiny. Embrace the call to adventure and your greatest adventure, the best life you can have! Be inspired! Bryce and Michael breakdown Eminem's hit "Lose Yourself" as a launchpad into a discussion about claiming your best destiny. Embrace the call to adventure and your greatest adventure, the best life you can have! Be inspired!

]]>59e1e2ec-340e-4ede-9fd8-fb78840052aaWed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 -070023:34nofull119Bryce and Michael breakdown Eminem's hit "Lose Yourself" as a launchpad into a discussion about claiming your best destiny. Embrace the call to adventure and your greatest adventure, the best life you can have! Be inspired!Bryce TalsmaSpeaking Buffalo- Popular PropagandistSpeaking Buffalo- Popular PropagandistIn Part 3 of Speaking Buffalo, the FRB examines propaganda. It's no longer your Grandfathers propaganda anymore. This communication tool is broadly used in the past, present and will be in the future. Arm yourself with an appreciation of one of the most potent tools for driving human behavior. Spread the Word. Speak Buffalo. In Part 3 of Speaking Buffalo, the FRB examines propaganda. It's no longer your Grandfathers propaganda anymore. This communication tool is broadly used in the past, present and will be in the future. Arm yourself with an appreciation of one of the most potent tools for driving human behavior. Spread the Word. Speak Buffalo.

]]>9476f1a1-a0bb-4024-b5be-f55d7a5de660Wed, 13 May 2020 09:00:00 -070027:40nofull118In Part 3 of Speaking Buffalo, the FRB examines propaganda. It's no longer your Grandfathers propaganda anymore. This communication tool is broadly used in the past, present and will be in the future. Arm yourself with an appreciation of one of the most potent tools for driving human behavior. Spread the Word. Speak Buffalo.Bryce TalsmaSpeaking Buffalo #2- Rosetta Key StoneSpeaking Buffalo #2- Rosetta Key StoneA key foundation of society, families and individuals is the language that you were born in and that you think in. Language is both the tool for communication and tribal/society belonging. It gathers and divides. Language is not just the platform that we think and communicate in, it moulds and creates the framework that we view and understand the world in. A key foundation of society, families and individuals is the language that you were born in and that you think in. Language is both the tool for communication and tribal/society belonging. It gathers and divides. Language is not just the platform that we think and communicate in, it moulds and creates the framework that we view and understand the world in.

]]>42fc3d03-81c3-4fd9-b2d3-f84f63ec8dd0Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -070022:59nofull117A key foundation of society, families and individuals is the language that you were born in and that you think in. Language is both the tool for communication and tribal/society belonging. It gathers and divides. Language is not just the platform that we think and communicate in, it moulds and creates the framework that we view and understand the world in.Bryce TalsmaPop Politics #3- Boy Named SuePop Politics #3- Boy Named SueJohnny Cash highlights how hard the world is and that to be able to survive you need to be tough. When you get knocked down, the measure of a person is how fast you can get back up again. Be resilient. Get gravel in your guts! Johnny Cash highlights how hard the world is and that to be able to survive you need to be tough. When you get knocked down, the measure of a person is how fast you can get back up again. Be resilient. Get gravel in your guts!

]]>a9ce7533-e5f3-48e8-b50f-c3826a1b2073Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -070020:38nofull116Johnny Cash highlights how hard the world is and that to be able to survive you need to be tough. When you get knocked down, the measure of a person is how fast you can get back up again. Be resilient. Get gravel in your guts!Bryce TalsmaSpeaking Buffalo- #1- Power of the WordSpeaking Buffalo- #1- Power of the WordThe first episode in the new series on 'speaking buffalo' exploring language and it's power to shape and empower individuals and create civilization. The first episode looks at the power of the word. Give man a lever big enough and he will move the world. The word is that lever. The first episode in the new series on 'speaking buffalo' exploring language and it's power to shape and empower individuals and create civilization. The first episode looks at the power of the word. Give man a lever big enough and he will move the world. The word is that lever.

]]>124026f6-dd30-4b65-872a-338d1f8b5b07Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -070024:56nofull115The first episode in the new series on 'speaking buffalo' exploring language and it's power to shape and empower individuals and create civilization. The first episode looks at the power of the word. Give man a lever big enough and he will move the world. The word is that lever.Bryce TalsmaShoulder of Giants- FDR- Collapse of DemocracyShoulder of Giants- FDR- Collapse of DemocracyFDR speaks to the dangers posed against democracy due to pressing everyday concerns. . . "They gave up liberty in order to have something to eat" As desperation grows so grows the opposition to free and democratic societies. FDR speaks to the dangers posed against democracy due to pressing everyday concerns. . . "They gave up liberty in order to have something to eat" As desperation grows so grows the opposition to free and democratic societies.

]]>1fa4af58-4744-41c7-b0e9-3d3cf102ea4bTue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -070019:41nofull114FDR speaks to the dangers posed against democracy due to pressing everyday concerns. . . "They gave up liberty in order to have something to eat" As desperation grows so grows the opposition to free and democratic societies.Bryce TalsmaIncentivized Animal Pt 6- Master of IncentivesIncentivized Animal Pt 6- Master of IncentivesAfter five episodes examining the nature of incentives on people we answer the real question that matters now. . . so what? Why do incentives matter. If you can understand how people are incentivized and how it drives individuals, groups and societies you have a powerful tool to have greater influence and control over yourself and the world around you. After five episodes examining the nature of incentives on people we answer the real question that matters now. . . so what? Why do incentives matter. If you can understand how people are incentivized and how it drives individuals, groups and societies you have a powerful tool to have greater influence and control over yourself and the world around you.

]]>c962cc13-b60b-4b21-b189-7d6db9fc74beThu, 26 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -070022:31nofull113After five episodes examining the nature of incentives on people we answer the real question that matters now. . . so what? Why do incentives matter. If you can understand how people are incentivized and how it drives individuals, groups and societies you have a powerful tool to have greater influence and control over yourself and the world around you.Bryce TalsmaShoulders of Giants- Abraham LincolnShoulders of Giants- Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln, thanks to the magic of Disney, speaks on the importance of Liberty. In times of crisis people demand security at the expense of their liberties. It is essential to remind ourselves on what liberty is and why it is important to keep in our hearts. Abraham Lincoln, thanks to the magic of Disney, speaks on the importance of Liberty. In times of crisis people demand security at the expense of their liberties. It is essential to remind ourselves on what liberty is and why it is important to keep in our hearts.

]]>8e91f016-92e0-48f2-90bf-9cb8789d78b1Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:30:00 -070023:12nofull112Abraham Lincoln, thanks to the magic of Disney, speaks on the importance of Liberty. In times of crisis people demand security at the expense of their liberties. It is essential to remind ourselves on what liberty is and why it is important to keep in our hearts.Bryce TalsmaShoulder of Giants 3- JFK Moon ShotShoulder of Giants 3- JFK Moon ShotIn 1962 JFK challenged his country to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Through monumental effort, firm resolve and boundless optimism the USA attained that goal on 20 July 1969. It is one of the greatest examples of what can be accomplished if we have the audacity to dream big and put our collective effort to achieving great things. In 1962 JFK challenged his country to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Through monumental effort, firm resolve and boundless optimism the USA attained that goal on 20 July 1969. It is one of the greatest examples of what can be accomplished if we have the audacity to dream big and put our collective effort to achieving great things.

]]>de8bf435-8959-4985-a2d3-c8594b0fa00eThu, 19 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -070017:25nofull111In 1962 JFK challenged his country to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Through monumental effort, firm resolve and boundless optimism the USA attained that goal on 20 July 1969. It is one of the greatest examples of what can be accomplished if we have the audacity to dream big and put our collective effort to achieving great things.Bryce TalsmaIncentivized Animal Pt 5- Misaligned IncentivesIncentivized Animal Pt 5- Misaligned IncentivesThe fifth in the incentivized animal series where we examine the dark side of incentives. How greed, corruption and ignorance can all distort the markets and lead to very poor outcomes. Full of cautionary tales of how manipulated incentives can bring individuals, groups, companies and countries down. The fifth in the incentivized animal series where we examine the dark side of incentives. How greed, corruption and ignorance can all distort the markets and lead to very poor outcomes. Full of cautionary tales of how manipulated incentives can bring individuals, groups, companies and countries down.

]]>cc7228eb-3afa-40f6-9d58-2006ad235b6dTue, 17 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -070025:39nofull110The fifth in the incentivized animal series where we examine the dark side of incentives. How greed, corruption and ignorance can all distort the markets and lead to very poor outcomes. Full of cautionary tales of how manipulated incentives can bring individuals, groups, companies and countries down.Bryce TalsmaPop Politics #2- End of the World as We Know ItPop Politics #2- End of the World as We Know ItFRB takes a cue from Great Big Sea and their anthem celebrating the End of the World as we know it. The lists of infected and life disruption is coming fast and furious as the mathematical reality of exponential growth takes over. The NBA season is suspended. Cruise ships are off-limits. Italy is under quarantine. Tom Hanks! Tom Hanks has Covid-19. What is going on! Don't panic. Be thoughtful. Be deliberate. Move with a sense of urgency. FRB takes a cue from Great Big Sea and their anthem celebrating the End of the World as we know it. The lists of infected and life disruption is coming fast and furious as the mathematical reality of exponential growth takes over. The NBA season is suspended. Cruise ships are off-limits. Italy is under quarantine. Tom Hanks! Tom Hanks has Covid-19. What is going on! Don't panic. Be thoughtful. Be deliberate. Move with a sense of urgency.

]]>2abaf8f6-98f2-4d10-a5db-d0ffc51030d9Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -070020:13nofull19FRB takes a cue from Great Big Sea and their anthem celebrating the End of the World as we know it. The lists of infected and life disruption is coming fast and furious as the mathematical reality of exponential growth takes over. The NBA season is suspended. Cruise ships are off-limits. Italy is under quarantine. Tom Hanks! Tom Hanks has Covid-19. What is going on! Don't panic. Be thoughtful. Be deliberate. Move with a sense of urgency.Bryce TalsmaIncentivized Animal Pt 4-Efficiencies and BeyondIncentivized Animal Pt 4-Efficiencies and BeyondThrough personal incentives, capitalism is able to create efficiencies that were previously considered impossible. Capitalism, a system based on self-interest, counter-intuitively has lifted more people out of abject poverty than any charity or aid program. Through personal incentives, capitalism is able to create efficiencies that were previously considered impossible. Capitalism, a system based on self-interest, counter-intuitively has lifted more people out of abject poverty than any charity or aid program.

]]>c454a68e-b8bb-44e8-828c-aef39bbb1cd6Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -070020:13nofull18Through personal incentives, capitalism is able to create efficiencies that were previously considered impossible. Capitalism, a system based on self-interest, counter-intuitively has lifted more people out of abject poverty than any charity or aid program.Bryce TalsmaHerding Policy 1- The False End of HydrocarbonHerding Policy 1- The False End of HydrocarbonThe United Nations, Financial Markets including the big trading houses, as well as the Financial advising media are all calling for the end of Hydrocarbon investment. This looks to be a pied-piper of false-virture as our society is not as ready for a transition to the alternative fuels. Moreover, the lack of investment in hydrocarbon may cause a dramatic and long-term decline in production and in-turn a massive increase in energy costs overturning the entire debate. The United Nations, Financial Markets including the big trading houses, as well as the Financial advising media are all calling for the end of Hydrocarbon investment. This looks to be a pied-piper of false-virture as our society is not as ready for a transition to the alternative fuels. Moreover, the lack of investment in hydrocarbon may cause a dramatic and long-term decline in production and in-turn a massive increase in energy costs overturning the entire debate.

]]>a70d82e1-158f-4e5e-95b7-71b52c02df1aTue, 03 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -070026:43nofull17The United Nations, Financial Markets including the big trading houses, as well as the Financial advising media are all calling for the end of Hydrocarbon investment. This looks to be a pied-piper of false-virture as our society is not as ready for a transition to the alternative fuels. Moreover, the lack of investment in hydrocarbon may cause a dramatic and long-term decline in production and in-turn a massive increase in energy costs overturning the entire debate.Bryce TalsmaPop Politics #1- Everybody Wants to Rule the WorldPop Politics #1- Everybody Wants to Rule the WorldA discussion of the concept that everybody and EVERYONE wants to rule the world. To have an honest look at yourself and how in your secret heart you want to rule over others. However, that path is one of empty success. A discussion of the concept that everybody and EVERYONE wants to rule the world. To have an honest look at yourself and how in your secret heart you want to rule over others. However, that path is one of empty success.

]]>29472033-51bd-4169-84a4-569e54051b77Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -070029:36nofull16A discussion of the concept that everybody and EVERYONE wants to rule the world. To have an honest look at yourself and how in your secret heart you want to rule over others. However, that path is one of empty success.Bryce TalsmaIncentivized Animal Pt 3- The Truth of the MarketsIncentivized Animal Pt 3- The Truth of the MarketsIn Part 3 we discuss the power and 'truth' of the markets. From the public spaces set aside for exchange of goods and services, to the creation of corporations to pool resources and deal with risk, to the hyper markets of today allowing for efficiencies and ability to predict future developments the markets are among the most powerful of human creations. In Part 3 we discuss the power and 'truth' of the markets. From the public spaces set aside for exchange of goods and services, to the creation of corporations to pool resources and deal with risk, to the hyper markets of today allowing for efficiencies and ability to predict future developments the markets are among the most powerful of human creations.

]]>843b5a1b-916f-4617-9921-f3bd72a5fe91Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -070020:34nofull15In Part 3 we discuss the power and 'truth' of the markets. From the public spaces set aside for exchange of goods and services, to the creation of corporations to pool resources and deal with risk, to the hyper markets of today allowing for efficiencies and ability to predict future developments the markets are among the most powerful of human creations.Bryce TalsmaIncentivized Animal Pt 2-The Human AnimalIncentivized Animal Pt 2-The Human AnimalWe examine what is the "human animal"? What are those aspects of our humanity that drive us and compel us beyond and at times override our reason? We examine what is the "human animal"? What are those aspects of our humanity that drive us and compel us beyond and at times override our reason?

]]>28b096f2-3ec8-4888-a00b-086565cefdbdWed, 19 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -070026:14nofull14We examine what is the "human animal"? What are those aspects of our humanity that drive us and compel us beyond and at times override our reason?Bryce TalsmaIncentivized Animal- Part 1- What Drives DecisionsIncentivized Animal- Part 1- What Drives DecisionsThis is the first part in a 5 part series examining the fundamentals of what underpins our economy and our society- Incentives! This is the first part in a 5 part series examining the fundamentals of what underpins our economy and our society- Incentives!

]]>c4c812a6-509a-4e81-9b7c-49f8094d4c1eWed, 12 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -070030:23nofull13This is the first part in a 5 part series examining the fundamentals of what underpins our economy and our society- Incentives!Bryce TalsmaStanding on the Shoulder of Giants #2- Reagan on DeficitsStanding on the Shoulder of Giants #2- Reagan on DeficitsA review of Ronald Reagan's innaugural address in 1981 where the new president stakes out his position on reigning in deficit spending. Is this still applicable today? With low cost of money financial discipline is no longer in vogue. A review of Ronald Reagan's innaugural address in 1981 where the new president stakes out his position on reigning in deficit spending. Is this still applicable today? With low cost of money financial discipline is no longer in vogue.

]]>8590e75d-3bdb-4909-89f2-913ef614061eMon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -070026:16nofull12A review of Ronald Reagan's innaugural address in 1981 where the new president stakes out his position on reigning in deficit spending. Is this still applicable today? With low cost of money financial discipline is no longer in vogue.Bryce TalsmaStanding on the Shoulder of Giants #1- ChurchillStanding on the Shoulder of Giants #1- ChurchillThe first episode of Free Range Buffalo and the first episode of the "Standing on Shoulder of Giants" series. The Standing on the Shoulder of Giants takes a look at the giants who best articulated and defended western values and ideals. Winston Churchill, the Lion of Great Britain, girds his nation and the English speaking world for against the storm of totalitarianism. The first episode of Free Range Buffalo and the first episode of the "Standing on Shoulder of Giants" series.

The Standing on the Shoulder of Giants takes a look at the giants who best articulated and defended western values and ideals.

Winston Churchill, the Lion of Great Britain, girds his nation and the English speaking world for against the storm of totalitarianism.

]]>4b3408ae-a536-4926-962b-8ea40acef18fFri, 31 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -070018:38nofull11The first episode of Free Range Buffalo and the first episode of the "Standing on Shoulder of Giants" series. The Standing on the Shoulder of Giants takes a look at the giants who best articulated and defended western values and ideals. Winston Churchill, the Lion of Great Britain, girds his nation and the English speaking world for against the storm of totalitarianism.Bryce Talsma